Description
Soft, fluffy vanilla cupcakes topped with sweet strawberries and clouds of whipped cream make these Irresistible Strawberry Shortcake Cupcakes a perfect spring and summer dessert. This easy baking recipe turns the classic strawberry shortcake into a handheld cupcake that works beautifully for brunch, birthdays, parties, and sweet snack ideas. If you love fruity desserts and easy cupcake recipes, this one combines moist vanilla cake, juicy strawberries, and light whipped cream for a bright and irresistible treat.
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 cup whole milk
1 1/2 cups fresh strawberries sliced
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 cup heavy whipping cream
3 tablespoons powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/3 cup strawberry jam or sauce optional
12 whole strawberries for garnish
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12 cup cupcake pan with liners
2. Whisk flour baking powder and salt in a bowl
3. Beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy
4. Add eggs one at a time mixing well after each
5. Mix in vanilla extract
6. Add dry ingredients alternately with milk mixing until just combined
7. Divide batter into cupcake liners filling two thirds full
8. Bake for 18 to 20 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean
9. Cool cupcakes completely on a rack
10. Combine sliced strawberries with sugar and rest 15 to 20 minutes
11. Whip heavy cream powdered sugar and vanilla until stiff peaks form
12. Cut a small center hole in each cupcake
13. Fill centers with macerated strawberries
14. Pipe whipped cream on top
15. Drizzle strawberry sauce if desired and garnish with whole strawberry
Notes
Use room temperature butter eggs and milk for the smoothest batter and fluffiest cupcakes
Avoid overmixing the batter to keep the cupcakes soft and tender
Stabilize whipped cream with a tablespoon of instant vanilla pudding mix for longer lasting frosting
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 285
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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